Crisis Center for South Suburbia Names Siân Stevens as Next CEO (Tinley Park, IL) — The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has selected nonprofit executive Siân Stevens as its next chief executive officer as the organization prepares to expand its reach and strengthen services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
The board of directors chose Stevens following a search conducted with Kittleman & Associates. She brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience in operations, fundraising, staff development and community engagement. Press Release – Siân Stevens CEO
Stevens will join an organization whose services include shelter, counseling, advocacy and housing support. The center also works with community partners and provides education aimed at helping individuals and families live free from domestic violence.
Her appointment comes after what the center described as significant growth over the past decade. Its priorities include strengthening survivor services, investing in staff, expanding its Neat Repeats resale operations and diversifying funding. Stevens will also help advance the organization’s vision for a consolidated campus, drawing on her experience with major facility projects.
Most recently, Stevens served as executive director of Plymouth Place, a nonprofit with more than $40 million in revenue that serves more than 500 residents and employs approximately 350 people. She oversaw a broad range of operations and helped guide a $99 million facility expansion through stabilization ahead of schedule, according to the announcement.
Before that, Stevens served as chief operating officer of Chicago Scots and held senior leadership positions with Chicago Methodist Senior Services, The Kendal Corporation and other nonprofit organizations. Her background includes capital campaigns, facility development, strategic partnerships and board governance, along with efforts to broaden revenue sources and strengthen workplace culture.
While Stevens brings extensive management experience, the appointment marks her entry into the domestic violence field. The center said she will initially prioritize listening to and learning from staff, survivors and community partners. She will also complete 40 hours of domestic violence training and other relevant training.
The search committee cited her commitment to the center’s mission, respect for staff expertise and collaborative approach to leadership as qualities that stood out during the selection process.
During her first months, Stevens is expected to focus on learning the organization’s programs, history and partnerships, as well as getting to know its staff. Opportunities for community members to meet her will be announced as transition plans are finalized.
Crisis Center for South Suburbia Names Siân Stevens as Next CEO
